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Kitesurf in Sicily
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One of the largest Mediterranean islands, Sicily, is home to numerous kitesurfing locations ideal for different types of riding, including wave riding and foiling.

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In short

Where to kitesurf in Sicily?

  • starBest spot: Lo Stagnone (Marsala), a huge flat and shallow lagoon that works with any wind direction, the best place in Europe to learn and progress.
  • calendar_monthSeason: all year round, best for lessons from March to November. In summer a thermal wind blows almost every day from about 10:00 to 19:00.
  • exploreOther spots: Capo Feto (flat turquoise bay with the N-W Maestrale), Puzziteddu (waves outside summer, for advanced riders) and a few more around the island.
  • schoolWhere to learn: our IKO / VDWS certified kite school on Lo Stagnone.

Why Sicily?

The windy island of the Mediterranean

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How windy is Sicily?

The west side of Sicily is a very windy place, Trapani is even called "La citta dei venti" meaning "the windy city" in Italian.

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The thermal effect

Most of the year the wind is increased by a thermal effect that is not shown in any forecast. Thermal winds are created by warm temperatures, and Sicily, being very south (almost touching Africa), has this effect from March until November.

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March to November

Spring and autumn bring strong winds from the south, north or west (wetsuit weather). In summer you ride in board shorts with the daily thermal north wind.

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Where in Sicily?

The kitesurf spots of Sicily

Sicily boasts a variety of kitesurfing locations, and during the off-season, you can kitesurf nearly anywhere, provided you exercise caution, monitor wind directions, and never kitesurf solo. Listed below are the official kitesurfing spots that have schools, authorized areas, rescue boats, and other safety measures in place to ensure a safe kitesurfing experience.

SpotWaterBest windLevel
Lo Stagnone di Marsala ★
Marsala
Flat, shallow lagoon Any wind directions All levels, the best place to learn
Capo Feto
Mazara del Vallo
Flat, turquoise bay N-W (Maestrale) Independent riders, a good first open-sea spot
Puzziteddu
Campobello di Mazara
Waves outside the warm months, reef — Advanced riders
Lo Stagnone di Marsala, Marsala ★ Best spot

Lo Stagnone di Marsala

Marsala

Flat, shallow lagoon Any wind directions All levels, the best place to learn

Lo Stagnone is the go-to spot for taking your kitesurfing skills to the next level. We've traveled the world searching for the best kite spots, but Lo Stagnone always comes out on top.

Capo Feto, Mazara del Vallo

Capo Feto

Mazara del Vallo

Flat, turquoise bay N-W (Maestrale) Independent riders, a good first open-sea spot

When the Maestrale wind is blowing, Capo Feto, located near Mazara Del Vallo, is the spot to be. The bay boasts flat and turquoise waters, perfect for kitesurfing. Just keep in mind that the wind can be slightly offshore in these conditions. Make sure to chat with the local school before hitting the water.

Puzziteddu, Campobello di Mazara

Puzziteddu

Campobello di Mazara

Waves outside the warm months, reef Advanced riders

If you're seeking a thrill and some gnarly waves, head to Puzziteddu outside the warm months. During summer, it's a great spot for more relaxed conditions. Just be aware of the reef in the area, and always check in with the local schools for the latest safety information.

The best spot

Why is Lo Stagnone probably the best spot in the world?

But Sicily stands out for having one of the world's best kitesurfing spots in the Lagoon of Lo Stagnone, close to Marsala on the westernmost tip of the island.

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Ample teaching area

The large size of the lagoon minimizes the risk of kite tangles with other riders, providing ample space for students to learn.

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Flat water

Flat water conditions make learning and practicing easier and less intimidating than in choppy or wave-filled waters.

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Shallow water

The shallow water in the lagoon allows students to stand and practice anywhere, with their instructor always close by in the water.

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No swimmers

The absence of swimmers in the water reduces stress for both instructors and students, as the water in the lagoon is not ideal for swimming (it is a little muddy and too shallow).

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Mild winds

The frequent 15 knot winds during the warm months provide the perfect wind strength for learning, as the kites generate a progressive force that builds confidence in students.

The Kite Me Up school on the Lo Stagnone lagoon

Our school

Kite Me Up, right on Lo Stagnone

The "Kite Me Up" kitesurfing school is situated in this picturesque area because it provides exceptional and uncommon kitesurfing conditions in Europe. The lagoon offers safe kitesurfing conditions thanks to its shallow, flat water, space for teaching, lack of dangers, and moderate winds.

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Thomas Neumann

...The school sits at the edge of the lagoon, which means noticeably more space on the water than in the centre of Lo Stagnone, where it gets very crowded in summer. Robin helped us enormously with his calm, analytical approach. He struck exactly the right balance between giving instructions and lettin...

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Margot Klerkx

...Very guestminded and happy to help, the lessons were great aswell. Our teacher Simone had great skill and patience for teaching us how to start kiting. Would definitely recommend! Good price, communication, assistance and guidance. Thanks Svenia 😊

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Ben Jacob Cohen

Hands down the best choice in LA Stagnone. Andrea, Svenja, Niko, Robin and Simmone are all fabulous people and were very helpful & flexible with everything. No wasting time on endless theory, you get hands on practice as soon as practical as it's the best way to have the body adapt to the sport. I m...

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Anthony Puech

...Andrea and Svenja will welcome you and they will allocate an instructor based on your language preferences. The spot is really perfect for beginner and the use of walkie-talkie made for me the difference, you are always in contact with your instructor. Special Thanks to Nico who was my instructor. I...

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Gurne Benoit

We had an amazing stay with the Kite me up team! The kite surfing itself was great thanks to the work and efforts they put into it, gear, infrastructure and teachings. But even greater are the people working there! Of course do not forget to ask for some recommendations for the evenings as they sent...

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Martin B

We tried several kite schools for rentals and lessons in Lo Stagnone / Sicily and this one was by far the best. For independent kiters who are still learning, they offer a great selection of kites, fair pricing, and much less traffic on the water then up the lagoon. There’s always support for launc...

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Fergus Johnson

Amazing place to learn kitesurfing with a super helpful, patient and relaxed team. The location is perfect with less traffic than other parts of the lagoon, and the vibes are sublime. Andrea, Svenja and Simone were all great fun, excellent teachers and really helpful for all things kitesurfing and r...

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Nina Radakovic

I would definitely recommend Kite Me Up School if you’re learning to kitesurf or even if you just need gear. Andrea, the owner of the school, is always around, very responsive, and really takes care of you. The whole community is amazing, the instructors are supportive, push your limits, and the gea...

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Niki

...Instructors we had (Camille, Aloys) are very friendly and clearly very experienced. They pay close attention and give personalized feedback after every attempt, which makes progress feel really smooth and quick. Their encouraging words really help make the experience enjoyable. The price of this sc...

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Neil Girdhar

Andrea made my entire trip. Even though I booked the trip one day before leaving, he was super responsive to messages and helped me find my accomodation, and made me feel confident that it was all going to work out. Amazing course and the great vibe. This was an experience I'll remember. I'm alr...

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Dolev Magen

...over 40 kite schools in the lagoon, Kite Me Up truly stands out as a hidden gem. Run with heart and passion by Andrea and Svenja, this school offers not just top-notch instruction, but a warm, welcoming vibe that instantly makes you feel at home. The teachers are incredibly skilled, patient, and gen...

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...I felt confident and safe all the way and I am very happy I came to this school! Andrea and Svenja are super nice and professional and communication goes really easy and fast.

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Manfred Fassbender

Es ist eine tolle Schule um Kite surfen zu lernen. Wir hatten Unterricht bei Svenja und sie macht das toll. Mit viel positiver Energie und sie kann gut erklären. Auch Andrea macht tollen Unterricht und trotz befürchteter Sprachbarrieren hat es richtig gut geklappt. Durch den Funk am helm bekommt man...

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Philipp Schaltegger

I had an amazing time learning to kite with the team from Kite Me Up. They are very knowledgeable, professional, and (just as important) a lot of fun to hang around. Tje team makes sure everyone can learn at their own pace, ensuring people feel comfortable and safe on the water and have a good time....

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Detlef de Boer

Really enjoyed my time! Made a lot of progression in only a couple of days. Was able to kite independent after a couple of days, with little experience. Good vibes garanteed! Highly recommend :) Thank you Andrea, Svenia, Matteo and Augustin :) You guys are amazing 🙏🏻

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Christian

...Andrea does an amazing job organizing everything behind the scenes — you can really feel the passion he puts into it, and the whole team is super motivated and takes the time to focus on each student individually. A very special thanks to our awesome instructors Augustin and Svenja, who gave me and...

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Thiemo Groeneveld

...they tried to make me a kite surfer–flexibly and with a lot of motivation. Especially Svenja taught me with patience, care, insights and changing metaphors and descriptions that were easily applicable. I never felt more at ease with an instructor before. Thank you!

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Jo Se

I had the best time thanks to the lovely Svenja! I've never kitesurfed before. Thanks to Svenja's great and motivating style, I immediately felt comfortable and was hooked straight away to learn how to kite. What was also very important for me was that I felt extremely safe with Svenja, since she wa...

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Mathias Steffen

I had a awesome time at Kite Me Up. Andrea is a great teacher. He gives a lot of great imputs and the communication was always on top. The place is perfect especially for beginners since you can just walk out in the shallow water. By the end of the week I was able to go out by myself. But I still lo...

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Yas Koc

...had an incredible experience at “Kite Me Up!” Andrea, the instructor, was fantastic from start to finish. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the lessons. His passion for kiteboarding is contagious, and he tailored the lessons perfectly to my skill level. I alw...

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Christoph

We had a great time at this kite school! Everything was always spontaneous and tailored to our wishes. We had lessons with Matteo and Svenja and can only recommend them both. We were on the water in no time and quickly learnt a lot. Andrea and our teachers were always there to help and in a great mo...

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Christina H

Only good vibes with Andrea and Svenja at Kite me up - such a lovely, caring, helpful & fun dream team 🫶🏼 - extremely professional and lots of experience which shows during the lessons - fast progression guaranteed as they tailor the coaching to each individual with very hands on guidance. It’s also...

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Pavel Zakharov

Andrea from Kite me Up has been amazing! I've been able to learn very quickly with him and got to a level beyond my expectations. Managed to stand up on the board after the first session, and was able to kite independently after 3 sessions. Andrea is super friendly, and a very good coach. He's pati...

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Lucas Hermsen

We had the best 4 days here with Svenja and Andrea. Very friendly, welcoming, and helpful I rented gear and they set everything up and helped launch. Another benefit of this kite center is that they are near the side of the kite area instead of in the middle of all the hectic beginners, so you can f...

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Stephanie Bucher

Such an amazing kite school with incredibly friendly people. Lessons are offered in several languages, making it easy for students to progress quickly. I can highly recommend this school.

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wouter rijk

Kite Me Up is a great kitesurfing school! The owners are incredibly friendly and flexible, tailoring the lessons to our experience level. Tiziano was an excellent instructor who helped us become confident, independent kitesurfers. Highly recommended!

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Kateryna Zaitseva

Very lovely owners and very good instructors. Personally, highly recommend Robin - professional, gentle and pushy at the same time - perfect for progressing. Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you, guys, I had a good and productive time!

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elodie fallet

Very nice spot with shallow water and good wind. We rented top quality equipment and our 12 years old kids progressed quickly thanks to Nico (friendly and patient teacher). Andrea was really nice and helpful !

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simon madsen

Amazing place and the absolute best people! Thank you so much to Andrea and Simone for an incredible time!🤙

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Luzi K

We had a wonderful kiting experience with Andrea. Of course the lagoon itself is amazing and perfect to lern or get confisent in your skills. Beside that, it felt very safe renting the equiment from andrea - everything you could need, he provides (the first one I know with sunglasses for guests!) -...

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Cassie Herlihy

I had lessons with Paloma, who was such a warm and friendly instructor. From the very first session she made me feel completely at ease, always explaining things clearly and making sure safety came first. She has a patient way of teaching where nothing feels rushed, yet I found myself progressing fa...

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Gita -

Kite Me Up is such a great kite school! Andrea runs a super relaxed place from his van. Their knowledge mixed with some humoristic teaching is the best way to learn fast. Everything runs super smooth and the crew is super welcoming. Simone was a lovely teacher. We wont forget you, thanks guys!!

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Sam

I had a lot of fun learning to kite surf at this school. It’s a cute spot nestled on the beach. The instruction was professional, fairly priced and the lessons began on time. Cami was my instructor and she was really sweet and patient. It only took a couple of sessions to get up and going. Give thi...

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Monica reparaz

I had an absolutely fantastic time with Kite Me Up, thanks to Alois, Camille, and of course Andrea :) I can’t express enough how grateful I am for the time I spent there. I felt completely at home, improved my kite skills, and left feeling so much more confident. The highlight was Andrea giving me...

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Teddy Favre-Gilly

Kite Me Up has such amazing classes. Passionate and friendly teachers! They have a really cool radio system too where they strap a radio to your helmet so they can speak to you live and give you continuous feedback as you ride - game changer!

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Alessa Trenkle

Geniale Kite-Schule, sehr zu empfehlen. Das Team ist total professionell und passt die Lessons genau auf das vorhandene Kite-Level an, wodurch man sich sehr schnell weiterentwickeln kann. Mit dem verwendeten Funk am Helm kann man alle Tipps während dem Fahren direkt umsetzen und fühlt sich auch spät...

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Romy

Super kitesessie gehad bij Andrea en Svenja! Ze zijn heel erg flexibel, behulpzaam en ontzettend vriendelijk. Ook bij drukte zijn ze in staat om de lessen en het huren te managen. Aanrader!

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D Bergheim

Andrea and Svenja made it possible that I had some perfect Kite-days, even though I had no reservation and they were already completely booked. Super Nice Teachers, great location, absolutely helpful even besides Kiting (e.g. Restaurant recommendations). I would absolutely recommend and would love...

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Stefanie Kleemeyer

...Within the two hours with Andrea and Svenja both of us were able to do a water start and ride some meters downwind and a bit of upwind. We really enjoyed the experience and will definitely come back for more.

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Sil

Andrea and Svenja are really super nice people! Svenja got me back on the water after a short time following my two-year absence from kitesurfing. She was highly motivating, extremely positive and always totally focussed on safety. I observed a few dicey situations in the lagoon involving surfers fr...

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Lukas Amann

It was amazing to learn kite surfing with kite me up. The sessions with Matteo were packed with helpful feedback so I could learn it in no time. Very motivating and fun! Thanks so much

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Gabriela Novak

Great experience with KiteMeUp ❤️ Good spirits the entire time, a lot of fun in the water with Svenja and also got tips for restaurants nearby and places to visit during my stay in Sicily. My skills improved greatly - highly recommend the school!

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Maximilian Pierzyna

Andrea is a great kiting teacher! I had some kite experience already and he directly picked up on that and taught me what I was missing. His explanations are clear, he's always positive and motivating, and you get a radio, so you can understand his advice also from far away! Thanks!

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Bianca Guez

Incredible! One of the best schools in my opinion, I loved the teaching and the location. The instructors Andrea and Matteo are super friendly, patient, and pedagogical. You feel good there, and it makes you want to keep improving in kiteboarding. Also you can have lessons in English, Italian or Fre...

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David Inauen

Best instructor I had so far! Following his instructions gave immediate results. Very nice person also!

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James

Andrea, Svenja, and their instructors are super nice and great at teaching kitesurfing. We did lessons in Tarifa and the UK, but with Kite Me Up in Lo Stagnone we learned at least double the pace. Such good vibes, will be back next time we’re in Lo Stagnone!

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Pavel Merkis

I recommend Simone! I came with almost zero experience. On my 2nd day I managed to stay on the board and ride my first time! Moreover, the spot is perfect for learning due to shallow water.

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Filip Lamhauge Hansen

Big recommendation to anyone interested in kite surfing the lagoon! Great lessons, flexibility and atmosphere. Hope to come back!

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Lucy Obermeit

Me and my friend had a really good time there! We first wrote with Andrea and he gave us advice on what kind of level we are and which lesson we should take. He also had in mind that we are from Germany so he planned our sessions with Robbi, a german instructor. Robbi also did a very nice job and we...

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Frank Peters

Had an amazing time and very happy with the progress. Andrea and his instructors are very skilled. Mainly enjoyed the good vibes, good communication and the flexibility.

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Sam Van Tol

Super personal, flexible and good vibes!! Very good teaching as well.

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Ash

I had the chance to train with Robin, and I was seriously impressed by both his technical knowledge and his teaching style. He has an eye for detail – knowing exactly when to step in and correct something and when to let me keep trying until it clicked. That balance made me feel both supported and c...

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Milos Gerun

Had an amazing experience with Andrea (the owner) and the school! They have equipment for all wind conditions so you can practically ride almost every day. Andrea was a great host as well, making us feel like at home.

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Sally Wright

Wonderful team, super friendly and laid back

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Carolina Deutschbein

Andrea is an amazing instructor, very professional and expert. I was able to progress a lot in one week. I always felt safe and had soooo much fun. Everyone in the school is very cool and chilled! I definitely will come back here. Stagnone, Kite Surf and Kite me up stole a part of my heart!

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Fabian Binder

Best place to kite in warm water shallow lagoon. Andrea and his crew are amazing - kite until sunset.

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Olivier Wudarski

Great school. Very skilled trainers.

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Mirek Dyga

Mega przezycie.. byłem 1 raz ale pięknie było super ekipa luźny klimat super zabawa polecam każdemu

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Jacques Matta

Amazing experience with Kite Me Up! Andreas and his teams were great! They’re careful about security and make sure that the basics are well taught! Few sessions with them and i can already kite independently to some extent! I trained with Aloys, would recommend him!

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jordi Tuntelder

Very friendy instructors. We learned a lot and I recommend this kite school !

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Katerina And

I highly recommend the Kite me up school! Svenja and Andrea, the owners, are really professional and passionate about kite surfing something you feel from the first moment and motivates even the sceptical ones! My boyfriend and I had booked private lessons for four days and after that we could ride....

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Tanuki Nonbeé

Kite Me Up: The Ultimate Kitesurf Workation – Simply Outstanding! There are many kite schools in the same area, but in my opinion and from my recent experience, Kite Me Up offers clear and distinct advantages that set it apart. I recently booked two weeks of working holidays here, and from starting...

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Monika Jazłowiecka

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James Rodriguez

Perfect spot and wonderful people. On the edge of all the other schools. Thank you 🙏

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Stefanie Candela

...ey both made me feel super welcome, always there for questions over WhatsApp, always flexible and best of all: patient. I never felt any pressure thanks to their enthusiasm and kind hearts. I will never change kite school when coming to Sicily - Kite Me Up is a keeper 🙌🏻

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Thomas Cantyousee

Andrea is not just a very nice guy but - more important - a really great teacher. Step by step, he brings you nearer to this sport, explaining everything really well and guiding you. I would have never learned so fast if it wasn't for him. Can totally recommend him. Thanks, man! 🤙

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Chris

Great vibe, helpfull and very profession. The team will make sure you will kite up. Great combination with the KiteHostel nearby

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HC Rørby

Helt fantastisk sted og helt fantastiske mennesker! Kan kun sige positive ting om dem og jeg kan kun anbefale det!

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Jannick Pierobon

Friendly, competent and fun! I totally recommend !

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Jan Hempel

Great shallow lagoon, perfect for me to start kite surfing as a total beginner. Andrea and Svenja are really nice, teaching in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with patience and passion. Had an amazing kite week.

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Hedda Tistad

Go there!!!! Andrea and Svenja are the absolute best and makes the place not only a school with high quality lessons and renting but such a friendly and relaxed place to hang out at. Had an amazing week thanks to you! Can’t wait to come back<3

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Gabriel

Amazing experience! I am coming back and bringing friends and family!!

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Raphael Dettling

Amazing time at Kite Me Up. The whole team has a contagious positive vibe! Alessandro and Andrea are highly experienced teachers who could easily adapt our levels and knew exactly where to invest! Many thanks to Svenja as well, who was always there for tipps, help and to chat:)

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Paulina Wasielewska

I had an amazing experience with Kite Me Up! Andrea, as an instructor, was incredibly supportive and genuinely invested in my progress, making learning easy and fun. Andrea and Svenja created a very welcoming atmosphere, and communication with the school was always excellent. I can't recommend Kite...

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Lisa Föllinger

The whole team of Kite Me Up has a super positive and hearty vibe which made our holiday in Lo Stagnone very nice! I had lessons with Ethel and Andrea, both are really good and competent teachers. I felt really save all the time and could learn so much in just a few days. Also Svenja welcomed, prepa...

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Martin Golpashin

Incredibly nice, friendly and helpful team. Very skilled instructors focusing on your fast progress.

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Hannah

I had an incredibly good time at kite me up. Thank you Andrea and Svenja for teaching me how to kitesurf. I will definitely be back 😊

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David

Andrea was an amazing instructor and very helpful/friendly from the start in also suggesting a local hostel. The season was just starting and he helped me hugely in advancing from the water start and progressing to actual kiting and riding upwind. I progressed massively in 8-9 days and it was a gr...

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lea zurbriggen

It was an amazing experience and I learned so much. Thank you for the excellent instructions, the patience and great fun!

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Craig Jennings

Andrea was such an amazing instructor, I progressed massively in such a short space of time even with the challenging winds. 1000% recommend and will be back

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Felix Hasselberg

I had a fantastic experience with Andrea. Awesome teacher and a great human being. I finally learned to get up on the kite. Hope to be back. Can absolutely recommend!

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Jan Jůna

I was renting equipment from Andrea several times and he always helped me to choose the right stuff for me. He was also watching me while on the water and helped when I was struggling so I believe he deserves 5 stars.

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Alexandre Coudé

Wonderful first kite surfing experience with Andrea from Kite me Up Sicily in Marsala. If you are looking for an incredible experience in a perfect location, I highly recommend Andrea. Whether you’re a beginner or a more advanced kite surfer, solo, in groups or with your family, or even if you jus...

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ömer Emeksiz

Andrea and Viki are very good instructors. They both gave me exteremely clear guidance which led me had my first pop-up even from the second hour in the water. By the end of 7th hour even managed to ride upwind on both directions. I'd highly recommend KitemeUp.

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Sergiy Pudich

Best kite school ever! Highly recommend to join Andrea and his team to your journey of becoming kite addicted.

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Peggy Verstraeten

So happy that i joined Kite me up school. There is so much choise but i took the right one🙃 Andrea is very helpfull ,quick in response and a good teacher. I had Ethel as teacher,wonderful woman and managed to put me on the board👊🏼Wonderful devoted people,good vibe and energy. Thank u guys for the lo...

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Thais Langer

Could not recommend it more. If you ar looking for available, kind, safe, and skilful instructors, you won't go wrong with Kite Me Up. From the wonderful vibe of the instructors (Andrea and Ethel) to their teaching skills, this was the right place to get my kitesurfing life started. I learned a lot...

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Philipp Kfl

Andrea and Ethel are both excellent instructors. Within three days they taught me water start, upwind and transition.. and the beer always tasted so good afterwards ;)

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Janina

I spent 4 days with Andrea and Ethel and had an amazing time. Both instructors are very kind, funny and supportive. After my final lesson, I was able to kite up and down wind as well as driving with one hand! They helped me making a huge progress in a short time and gave me all the support to feel s...

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Alexia T

Andrea is a great teacher, I learnt a lot in a few days thanks to his patience, pedagogy and the tips he gave me. I would definitely recommend his school to anyone who wants to learn kite surf or improve his skills. Moreover the kite spot is amazing, clean water and a lot to discover and visit in th...

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Martin Heisler

This kitesurfing school is outstanding at the spot. I had a few private lessons with Andrea, who is the owner. It was very awesome, because he taught me some new tricks I wanted to learn and also gently corrected me in some basics (like stance). For rental, I got very nice kites and boards that fit...

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ianae ceschin

Andrea its an amazing person and teacher! Best experience!!

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peter soetaert

Andrea is a very good instructor with a lot of patience. Very responsive on WhatsApp, Had a good time and learned a lot

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Karolina Gorazdowska

Andrea is an amazing teacher. He gave me a lot of tips, so I could improve my skills a lot. It isn’t easy to find someone, who can help you when you are advanced, so I’m really happy that I found this Guy. I can highly recommend him and his kiteschool - professional lessons, supernice atmosphere, go...

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Espen Grødem

Had a great experience in booking with Kite Me Up, would definitely recommend others to book here!

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Florian B

We had an amazing experience with kitemeup. Andrea is a great instructor, very outgoing and fun to be around. During the lessons, he provides great tips and you can feel that he wants to see you learn and progress quickly. On top of that, it was always very easy to communicate. Thanks Andrea and I h...

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Man U.

What a great spot! We don't even have to talk about the kit instructor, he was unbeatable anyway!!! Thank you Andrea for teaching us how to kitesurf so quickly, it was brilliant and incredibly fun! The first but definitely not the last time we stood on the board. See you again...wherever in the worl...

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Jessy J

I had such a wonderful time at Kite Me Up!! Andrea is very patient, positive and overall great instructor! He is very flexible and does the best he can to make each and every student happy and sessions enjoyable. He is just a great guy overall - helping with late airport pick up, accommodation, navi...

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Cosmin B

Perfect combination for a solid progress: instructor, gear, position of the spot!

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Théophile Poullot

J'ai énormément progresser avec Andréa je recommande vivement !

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Markus Krause

We were a group of four guys, absolute beginners and standing on the board after 2-3 days. Andrea and his instructors Anna and Alessandro topped our very expectations. All of them are incredible, experienced instructors. They were extremely flexible regarding our needs, schedules and the weather con...

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Rasmus Alexander

Andrea, what a legend!!! So grateful to have met such a nice person. I really recommend anybody who wants to learn, become better or refresh their skills in kitesurfing to go with him or any other teacher from his team. He really loves what he does which shows when teaching and he gives you the moti...

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Gabriele Rampolla

Great level of service. The instructor is very prepared and was always punctual and helpful (full flexibility of schedule and no waiting time before classes). The equipment included in the lesson package was in excellent condition and included everything you need (kite, board, wetsuit, shoes, helmet...

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Amira Bavrk

I only had opportunity to have 2 kitesurf lessons with Andrea, but enough to notice how good coach he is. His good vibes cheered me up even when I was not so motivated. Andrea is a really passionate and patient kitesurf coach for beginners like me, with his good tips and methods (radio on the helmet...

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Marisca Von bergen

Andrea is very friendly and patient. He explains really good and gives useful tips. I had a great kitesurf experience with him and I recommend him 100%. Take lessons with Kite Me Up you will be very satisfied 😊.

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Alma Abas

Had a great experience at learning how to kite at Kite Me Up. It's a great spot, really nice people with great teaching skills. Would definitely recommend this place and am willing to come back for sure.

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Vivien Schoonenberg

We had a great experience and time at Kite Me Up! Andrea is a great instructor, he gives very useful and clear tips. You can tell he is an experienced teacher and kiter. He also gave some good tips of things to see and do in the area, and was even willing to help us out with finding a place to stay....

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louis cozzari

Andrea is such a great teacher

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Ethel K

Very nice people. They made my kiteboarding gear rental very easy. Thanks to them I got to kite in Lo Stagnone. :)

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Tim

Kite Me Up was fantastic. I had advanced lessons and we went on a safari through the Stagnone together which was absolutely great. We went to see salinas and made a tour around an island, the water was butterfat all day long. Smiles all the way and I improved my kiting a lot. The spot and the crew w...

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Hanna

Can highly recommend kite me up for anyone wanting to learn to kitesurf, or to improve skills! Great and friendly atmosphere, and skilled teaching. 😊 I had so much fun!!

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Tom Foster

I don't normally write reviews but I think this merits one. I took a 2-hour session with Andrea yesterday and was very impressed. I had already taken a couple of lessons a few years ago so I wasn't a complete newby but Andreas simple and very clear instructions (he speaks v.good English) got me up a...

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stephanie ludwig

I took the Zero to Hero Course and in 8 hours (instead of 9!) I managed riding upwind. Kite me up was real fair and only charged me the 8 hs. They teach really logically, and explain how things work. I like it, because I am the first to ask for the Why? At the end, we even did a little video analys...

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Cheyenne Brown

What an experience! From zero to hero. At first, I was worried to have language barriers. They all say "we speak English" but then you spend half of the time trying to communicate. My instructor was fluent in English! Same for the other school instructors. The lessons were really thorough, it allowe...

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Saskia Ideler

Verry cool and nice Kiteclub!good teachers, a lot of fun and at the end you can kite;) the equipment is really good and the kites are safe and clean i will come back for sure!

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gene epstein

Great experience, awesome people, very good and technical teaching at Kite Me Up. I have reached what I set as goals for myself for this course and even achieved some extra! Anna is a very patient and experienced instructor, who will definitely make sure you learn to kite in a proper way with the ri...

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Andreas Rau

Andrea is a highly educated, experienced and helpful kite instructor. Already have visited him multiple times and never regretted it. I had my first jumping lesson with him and went sky high! He is a very likeable guy, always approachable and loves what he does for a living. Already looking forward...

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Julia Hokamp

Really good course. Andrea explained everything very well, gave a lot of feedback and was very patient. Also good equipment:)

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When the wind is right, we take you for a day at Capo Feto or Puzziteddu, with gear rental if you need it. Capo Feto is an easy spot: a good first open-sea experience after the lagoon.

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Kitesurf in Sicily: FAQ

Where is the best place to kitesurf in Sicily?

Lo Stagnone, the lagoon near Marsala on the west coast. Its shallow, flat water makes learning and progressing much faster than anywhere else, and in our opinion it is one of the best spots in the world to learn. Intermediate and advanced riders can also kite at other spots around the island, such as Capo Feto and Puzziteddu.

Can you stand in the water at Lo Stagnone?

Yes. Near our school there is a very large knee-deep area, so beginners can stand up, walk back to the board and learn without stress. Further from the shore the water gets a little deeper, with a soft bottom, so jumping is safe for advanced riders. A waist-deep area nearby is used for wing foil and kite foil training.

When is the best time to kitesurf in Sicily?

You can kite all year round, and the best period for lessons is March to November. From May to September a thermal wind blows on most days; the rest of the year the wind depends on the weather. For warm water without a wetsuit, come from June to the end of September. See our wind calendar for the month-by-month statistics.

Can you take me to other spots in Sicily?

Yes, for independent riders: when the conditions allow, we organise one-day trips to Capo Feto or Puzziteddu, with gear rental if you need it. Capo Feto is an easy spot and a good first open-sea experience. We can also organise lessons with our partner schools at other spots. Book via WhatsApp.

Where can I check the wind forecast for Lo Stagnone?

Most kiters use Windguru and Windfinder. These forecasts do not include the thermal effect, so at Lo Stagnone the real wind is often about 5 knots stronger than forecast. Windguru · Windfinder

How much wind do I need to kitesurf?

For a lesson, about 7 knots is enough for theory and kite control, 9 knots for body drags, 11 for water starts and 13 to ride upwind. As an independent rider you need roughly 12 knots with a twin-tip or 8 knots with a hydrofoil, depending on your weight and the conditions.

Do I need my own gear?

No. You can of course bring your own gear, but if you prefer you can travel light: lessons include all the gear, and you can rent our gear at Lo Stagnone or during our day trips to Capo Feto or Puzziteddu.

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